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Your 'Alphabet Soup' for the Day
December 15, 2004
Compiled by Julie Kay Smithson
www.PropertyRightsResearch.org
(2 million 1st-time visitors in less than three years!)
In the course of each day, doing property rights and resource
providing research, I deal with acronyms for various government
agencies and departments, programs, initiatives, and so much more.
Having a lifelong love of words, new uses and arrangements of words
always piques my interest. This passion, coupled with the knowledge
that such shuffling often represents a directive to change the
Constitutional Republic that we cherish, keeps me hard on the trail
of what things really mean. You need to know that what appears to be
a word or phrase you can trust -- that you have been TAUGHT and
CONDITIONED to trust -- can and often DOES mean the polar opposite.
For example, to "protect and restore" often means "to
control." To "manage" often means "to
control". Some phrases -- like "sustainable
development" and "best practices" -- are nebulous at
best and deceiving to the average reader. American ingenuity and
self-reliance are good things, not something we should be made to
feel guilty about. Our country has not been "depleted" or
"degraded", as the resource control freaks would have us
believe.
To that end, I've provided a half-dozen acronyms, along with their
meanings, and have fleshed out a bit more about each. Within the
descriptions of these six are many more acronyms and their
explanations. It is truly 'alphabet soup'!
The language deception used to describe these acronyms is done to
allay concerns; I've underlined its use for the reader's ease in
spotting the treachery.
It is my hope that these six will whet your appetite for more truth
and will help you better understand what you read.
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And now, your alphabet soup!
EHL – The Endangered Habitats League - The Endangered Habitats League is dedicated to the protection of the diverse ecosystems of Southern California and to sensitive and sustainable land use to the benefit of all the region's inhabitants. EHL identifies and safeguards our most critical lands. From majestic oak woodlands and scenic meadows, to gentle hillsides of coastal sage scrub, to the life sustaining waters of streams and wetlands, we advocate for the preservation of natural habitats in San Diego, Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties and related ecological regions. EHL gives voice to the plants and animals for whom it is our privilege and responsibility to speak. This region is one of the world’s most biologically diverse, and many of our plant and animal species are threatened with extinction. As Southern California’s only regional conservation organization, EHL has led the way in establishing an unprecedented, interconnected system of nature reserves. However, there is much more work to do. By focusing on science-based priorities, and using the Endangered Species Act as leverage, we continue the monumental work of preserving our natural heritage for future generations. Collaboration: EHL uses an innovative approach for environmental advocacy that captures the value of collaboration. Along with communities, businesses, landowners, and government agencies, we develop solutions that serve all stakeholders and preserve nature. Our integrity and results-oriented methodology has garnered respect and credibility among a broad spectrum of groups and agencies. These relationships continue to lead to ever-greater opportunities for conservation. As a team of seasoned professionals, we at EHL apply the highest standards to all aspects of our work. We drive the implementation of state of the art management and maintenance practices for the stewardship of preserve lands. We employ the best science and research for the most effective environmental advocacy and conservation. When all other means have been exhausted, we take legal measures to protect our natural heritage. EHL works to establish healthy co-existence between people and nature by integrating comprehensive and sustainable land use with permanent resource protection. Boasting one of the world’s most desirable climates as well as beautiful natural landscapes, Southern California’s metropolitan region draws a constant influx of new businesses and residents. In response, EHL participates in regional planning to curtail sprawl and preserve intact rural and agricultural landscapes. We actively support the revitalization of urban areas and the development of vibrant community centers, effective mobility and affordable housing choices. Through our continued participation in planning efforts, we can achieve the highest quality of life for all the region’s inhabitants. http://www.ehleague.org
GLO - General Land Office (Department of Interior/Bureau of Land
Management) http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/
GLORE - General Land Office Records (DOI/BLM) http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/
IAD
– The Inter-American Dialogue; [VERY
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is one of the global tentacles designed to
remove the middle class from America and steamroller our
sovereignty. Please read and very carefully consider the players and
what they stand for. It is also important to note the IAD “Board
of Advisors”.] “The
Inter-American Dialogue is the premier center for policy analysis,
exchange, and communication on issues in Western Hemisphere
affairs. The Dialogue engages public and private leaders from
across the Americas in efforts to develop and mobilize
support for cooperative responses to key hemispheric problems and
opportunities. The Dialogue's most important asset is its membership
of 100 outstanding public and private leaders from the United
States, Canada, and 21 countries of Latin America and the
Caribbean-including political, business, academic, media, and other
nongovernmental leaders. Nine Dialogue members served as
presidents of their countries and more than a dozen have served at
the cabinet level. The Sol
M. Linowitz Forum assembles this group once every two years to
address the most important issues affecting the Americas. The
conclusions of the Forum are published and widely circulated in a
comprehensive report
on hemispheric affairs -- with recommendations for governments,
international organizations, and private groups. Dialogue
activities are directed to generating new policy ideas and practical
proposals for action, and getting these ideas and proposals
to government and private decision makers in local, national, and
international organizations. We also give diverse Latin American
and Caribbean voices access to Washington policy discussions.
Although based in Washington, the Dialogue conducts its work
throughout the hemisphere, in close collaboration
with institutions in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada. A
majority of our Board
of Directors are from Latin American and Caribbean nations, as
are more than half of the Dialogue's members
and participants in our other leadership
networks and task forces. A recent independent review of the
Dialogue concluded that we had become the most important
hemispheric policy forum, and that no other independent
institution could match (a) our access to government policy makers
and private opinion leaders in the Americas, (b) the range of
issues and countries our programs address, or (c) the caliber
and balance of our forums, publications, task forces, and other
activities. Since 1982 -- through successive Republican and
Democratic administrations and many changes of leadership elsewhere
in the hemisphere -- the Dialogue has helped shape the agenda of
issues and choices in inter-American relations. President Bill
Clinton observed, "For 14 years the Inter-American Dialogue has
played a leading role in framing the debate on issues that really
matter to the people of our hemisphere." President Fernando
Henrique Cardoso of Brazil, a founding member of the Dialogue,
stated that the Dialogue "has made a great contribution to
the favorable atmosphere prevailing in hemisphere affairs at
present."” “The Dialogue's most important asset is its
membership of 100 outstanding public and private leaders from the
United States, Canada, and 22 countries of Latin America and the
Caribbean-including political, business, academic, media, and other
non-governmental leaders. Nine Dialogue members served as
presidents of their countries, more than a dozen have served at the
cabinet level, one is a sitting governor, and fourteen have held
seats in Congress. Nearly 20 per cent are in the business or
finance sectors. Six members are associated with the media
and nine with universities. The Dialogue's members are an
intellectually and politically diverse group, which includes
Republicans and Democrats from the United States, and
views from across the political spectrum in Canada, Latin America,
and the Caribbean. Members are united by their commitment to
democratic principles, free and vigorous discussion, and regional
economic cooperation.” “Grant Support: The
Inter-American Dialogue's programs and operating expenses are
supported by a number of foundation, government, international
organization and corporation grants. We are grateful to the
following: Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA),
Christopher Reynolds Foundation, Corporaci?n Andina de Fomento (CAF),
Department for International Development (DFID), Government of the
United Kingdom, Government of Finland, Ford Foundation, GE
Foundation, Government of Germany, Global Development Network (GDN),
IBM Corporation, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB),
Inter-American Foundation, Open Society Institute, PRODECA, Robert
R. McCormick Tribune Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Swedish
International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), Tinker
Foundation, United Nations Development Program, U.S. Agency for
International Development (USAID), U.S. Institute of Peace, World
Bank. http://www.thedialogue.org/about/;
http://www.thedialogue.org/membership/members.asp;
http://www.thedialogue.org/membership/;
http://www.thedialogue.org/sitemap/default.asp;
http://www.thedialogue.org/advisor/board.asp;
and http://www.thedialogue.org/contributors/grants.asp
[U.S. Trade Representative Robert B. Zoellick is listed as a
member “on leave.”]
IAFWA - The International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies; The International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies was founded in 1902 as a quasi-governmental organization of public agencies charged with the protection and management of North America's fish and wildlife resources. The Association has been a key organization in promoting sound resource management and strengthening federal, state, and private cooperation in protecting and managing fish and wildlife and their habitats in the public interest. The Association's governmental members include the fish and wildlife agencies of the states, provinces, and federal governments of the U.S. and Canada. All 50 states are members. http://www.iafwa.org/ IAFWA Strategic Plan (December 15, 2003; 5 pages): http://www.iafwa.org/Attachments/IAFWA%20Draft%20Strategic%20Plan%202003.pdf Email: iafwo@sso.org
IATP - Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, also known as Trade and Global Governance http://www.iatp.org and http://www.iatp.org/global/ About: Trade and Global Governance works with colleagues around the world to democratize the multilateral system of policymaking. Our primary strategy is to strengthen the voice of civil society by linking the social movements working on trade, finance, development, peace and security, human rights, labor, gender, the environment and corporate accountability. A report entitled The Treaty Database: A Monitor of U.S. Participation In Global Affairs, by IATP's Patricia Jurewicz and Kristin Dawkins, found that the Senate has ratified only 10 treaties since 2000 [NOTE: But! How many legally binding instruments have been slipped through, under the radar screen of public knowledge? Treaties are not the only binding legal documents. See "Key Terms" in my CD-ROM.]. The entire [114-page] report can be read at http://www.iatp.org or at: http://www.tradeobservatory.org/library.cfm?refid=37205 |